Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Smart Manufacturing and Digital Supply Chains

Global supply chains are the backbone of manufacturing. They have faced disruptions from events like the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, and natural disasters, highlighting the need for further digitalization. It is vital for firms to pick up early signals of uncertainties, thereby gaining sufficient time to orchestrate operations and resources to withstand disruptions (ADB, 2023). The IoT enables the creation of digital threads providing real-time insights into not only equipment performance and production status but also supply chain logistics. AI algorithms can be used for predictive maintenance, quality control, and production optimization as well as predicting future demand and potential constraints in supply chains and determining root causes of quality issues outside manufacturing such as in supply chains (APO, 2024).

The ROC, the APO Center of Excellence on SM, will show how enterprises can maximize digitalization in their operations. This study mission will also allow participants to gain insights into how digital technologies are enhancing manufacturing efficiency and building resilient, future-ready supply chains.

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